England's best performance in the Euros came in 1996, when Paul Gascoigne's feeble lunge and a meek Gareth Southgate penalty in the semi-final against Germany cost them a place in the final. Best, that is, unless you count England's third place finish in 1968 courtesy of winning one of only two games? No, we didn't think so either

Inside the stadium the officials are checking the netting. Here's hoping they avoid a repeat of the calamitous decision-making which saw Frank Lampard denied a goal against Germany at the World Cup two years ago

What a chance for England! Ashley Young slides a perfectly-weighted pass to release James, who then rounds the desperrate French goalkeeper. The goalmouth is gaping, but the angle's tight and Milner's effort slaps into the side netting ...

England's goalmouth comes under threat again on the eve of half time. Karim Benzema skips down the inside-right channel and into the box. His low shot from an incredibly tight angle is knocked out for a corner by Hart's left boot England will be relieved that things are all square as the teams go in at half time - France 1-1 England

France start the second half where they left of in the first - and again it's only the speed of Hart coming out to block that saves England's bacon. Milner will be relieved as it was his dodgy back pass which nearly let in Nasri